Relating to state child care assistance family income eligibility requirements

Sponsored by Rep. Sean Bagniewski (D), Rep. Timi M. Brown-Powers (D), Rep. Tracy A. Ehlert (D), Rep. Bob Kressig (D), Rep. Brian Meyer (D), Rep. Dr. Megan L. Srinivas (D), Rep. Elizabeth Wilson (D)

Topics:Families & human services Child care

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Where it is now

Done: IntroducedFebruary 12, 2025
Stopped: SubcommitteeDied when the General Assembly ended
Next: House committeeFunnel: by February 20, 2026
Next: Passes the House
Next: Senate committeeFunnel: by March 20, 2026
Next: Passes the Senate
Next: To the Governor
Next: Signed into law

Died when the session ended The 2026 session adjourned on May 3, 2026, the General Assembly’s last regular session. Bills that didn’t pass both chambers died. What’s a funnel?

What’s in it

AI summary Families could qualify for state child care assistance if they make more money than they can under current rules. The new limits would allow more families with children needing basic care or special needs to receive help.¹

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This bill directs the department of health and human services to provide income eligibility for state child care assistance, according to family size for children needing basic care, to families whose nonexempt gross monthly income does not exceed 185 percent of the federal poverty level (FPL) for a child needing basic care, or 240 percent of the FPL for a child needing special-needs care. Under current law, income eligibility for a child needing basic care is 145 percent of the FPL and income eligibility for a child needing special-needs care is 200 percent of the FPL.

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HF 218Cleared committee90th GA

91st General Assembly

HF 345Cleared committee

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HF 218 Relating to state child care assistance family income eligibility requirements
90th General Assembly · In committee · very similar
Cleared committee

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